Changing children's lives one doll at a time
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A doll maker is giving every child a custom handmade doll that looks exactly like them. Each doll is hand-made, customized to look like a child who is dealing with adversity. ?A Doll Like Me? brings comfort, joy and acceptance into children?s lives.

'Two Blind Brothers' making a big difference with their company
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They may have lost their vision but two blind brothers made their vision come true. Bryan and Bradford Manning created a company called 'Two Blind Brothers' that not only offers a line of unique clothing but also raises money to help find a cure for blindness.

Popular restaurants that were 'Made in California'
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Ever hear of Danny's Donuts? It was as a single restaurant in Lakewood and now it's all over the country, but you know it by a different name. Turns out, California was the starting place for a lot big time eateries. We talked to the man who literally wrote the book on those places, George Geary.

Tips for heading into 2022 with an improved outlook
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Author and Family Therapist, Edit Alaverdyan, joined Good Day LA to talk about coping through a tumultuous year and offer suggestions for improving our outlook for 2022.

Iman Marshall returns home for two weekend toy giveaways
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NFL player Iman Marshall (Baltimore Ravens) will be back in town on Dec 18th to hold two toy giveaways. One at the Compton VFW Post, in collaboration with the Compton NAACP, and another in Long Beach.

Why kids with unhealthy teeth could face serious health risks when they're older
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Did you know one out of 4 kids are suffering from tooth decay? And studies show poor oral care early in life leads to bigger health issues in the future? If not, you're not alone and that's why Congressman Tony C?rdenas wants to make sure parents get the message. He joined us to talk about how he's taking action.

AJ's Birthday Blood Drive: 323-361-2441
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For AJ's 14th birthday, he is asking volunteers to participate in a blood drive this weekend at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Luke's Wings 'No Soldier Spends Christmas Alone' initiative
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Luke?s?Wings?Founder,?Fletcher Gill,?shares the organization's mission to reunite at least 500 heroes and their families with its annual ?No Soldier Spends Christmas Alone? initiative.

Linking the pandemic's impact with opioid abuse
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Dr. Paul Christo serves as Director of the Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He joined Good Day LA to discuss linking the pandemic with a troubling trend in the opioid crisis.

ALMA Backyard Farms: Fighting food insecurity and more
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ALMA Backyard Farms provides food and second chances for those in the community who need them. We talked to one of the founders about their mission to help out and give back.

Milestone anniversary in the fight against Covid
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One year ago, the first Covid vaccine became available...lines were long and the demand was high. Today vaccines are plentiful but cases are still high due in part to all the variants. We talked to an expert about where we are now in the fight one year later.

Petition to recast Black Panther's T'Challa gains momentum on social media
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After the death of Chadwick Boseman, Disney said they would not recast the role of T'Challa. A new petition circulating online is urging Disney to do just that. Emmanual "E-Man" Noisette explains why he thinks this is what Boseman would have wanted.

Dating tips for the New Year
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Dating expert Monique Kelley has some unique ways to find love in 2022.

'Latina' drops historic cover
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Lots of year end magazine covers are popping up out there...but one in particular is historic for 'Latina' ...one of the women behind it explains the decision to feature MJ Rodriguez front and center.

Covid survivor back on track
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They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...and one 76 year old is proof of that! We talked to Al Vaughn, a man who was hospitalized with covid, on a ventilator, and put into a medically induced coma. He not only survived...now Al's training for a half marathon!

Helping children and adolescents through mental health adversity
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Last week Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy issued a public health advisory on the mental health challenges confronting youth, warning of a looming crisis that started before the pandemic hit. Since then, symptoms of depression and anxiety have gone way up, as well as suicide attempts by teens. Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director of the California Association of School Counselors joined Good Day LA with advice on what to look for, and where to turn for help when it comes to our kids and their mental health.

Planning for Travel Emergencies
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Edyta Satchell, an author who calls herself "America's Travel Wellness Expert" says lots of peopleare eager to travel again especially since most of winter vacation travelers stayed at home last year. According to Generali Global Assistance the most common emergencies during travel are medical issues, vehicle issues, lost belonging, travel delays, illness, natural disasters. How can Americans prepare for the unforeseen circumstances that can ruin their dream vacation?Edyta has the tips you need and mistakes you can avoid so that unexpected occurrences don't become big problems when you travel.